Mental Health & Music ft. Tom Englund - FLOOR FINDS #6

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

What role does music play in your mental health? 💛 EDIT: Wow, so many personal stories and I feel grateful to see so many of you commenting and supporting one another. All the best wishes to all of you.

[@crnibass1994]

It saved me ❤️

[@TomTomson81]

I think in times of depression the only thing you listen to is music. You don't really want to have people around you. You don't really want anything anymore. I know that. I then hear more music than usual. Either you hear music that makes you feel confirmed, that pulls me down further, or I hear music that brings me back up over time. There is room for every kind at such a time, except for absolutely happy music. What lifts me up again is calm music that has a positive effect. With corresponding lyrics. Nightwish (Floors short videos on her channel too) and Aurora (her funny interviews too) are the examples for me in particular. People who have never experienced this will never understand this disease, no matter how hard you try to explain it. Only someone who suffers and has suffered from it can empathize with it. This affects those who think creatively most of all. That is why so many artists die so early. Every creative person is particularly susceptible to this. It happens when the thoughts can no longer be brought into harmony with the world in which we live. Everything seems pointless. Then for me music is the most important thing in the world. They mustn't annoy me, they have to gently push me back in the direction in which I want more for myself. It is generally difficult to explain. But I wanted to try.

[@Esther-217]

Huge role, it helps me focus, stay positive and pulls me through the difficult times.

[@edsomleontorres348]

Music is the best psychologist and it's cheap xD. Greetings from Mex, Floor . Stay safe.

[@shanethomas6230]

Wouldn’t have made it this far without it

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Thanks to all for standing behind and supporting this chat of a very important topic. This was apparently relatable to a lot of us, so thank you all for watching.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Haha, this was very interesting and insightful discussion about some bipolar aspects of the meaning of music and creating music. It's strange how powerful and melancholic music can make us feel much better. For me it came with aging. When young i preferred lighter and happier songs than now. Thank you both and greetings from Finland! ⛄👍

[@Metalredhead]

Thank you Tom for speaking up about this topic and help lift the taboo that unfortunately still rests on it. If more artists dare to speak up and, maybe, share their own experiences openly, more people could be saved from some possible irreversible fate through recognition and acknowledgment. People with fragile mental health need to know and see that their feelings are being taken seriously. Lots of people are vulnerable for influences on social media. Not only by celebrities, but also by influencers. They can get sucked into images that are often unreal. Those images paint pretty pictures that aren't necessarily true. Not everyone is capable of making that distinction. Sadly, we've lost too many people, including great artists, to depression and other mental issues. Please, keep up the good work!

[@supersaabclaire]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@supersaabclaire]

Floor needs your help more than ever now Tom ❤️

[@Janlaurenz75]

I hate to post douche fanboy comments,but this was really interesting to watch,thumbs up Tom

[@phoenixmay]

I was brought up in a household where being a man meant it was Ok to hit women. I saw my mum get heat-butt by my dad many times, as well as regular drunken fights. Long story short - by dad killed himself via hanging one Sunday lunch time. Myself and my 2 sisters found him and ultimately cut him down from the attic, called emergency services etc. I've never been an emotional person. I can't cry. I remember not even crying at my dads funeral - I even stood up and spoke a poem. Recently I discovered some KZbin reaction videos that showcased Floor and Nightwish... and this has been the one thing that has made me actually feel something in a long long time. I listen to Nightwish and Floor's voice along with the melodies literally make me bawl my eyes out. It's so beautiful. For me, it's a release - and I thank you for that. I don't even cry infront of my wife.. she doesn't know about Nightwish... but for me, it's my escape. I feel more human, more emtional hearing Floor's voice and Nightwish's music. Thank You. JC

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ieradossantos]

Please open up to your wife

[@Madmuli]

That's some heavy stuff, man. All the best to you, and uhm... maybe share some Nightwish music with your wife, you know, she might like it. And what is better to share great music with people you love, right?

[@shannon6880]

letting your tears out and sharing your emotions makes you a stronger person.

[@Fidel_L.Bousquet1970]

Great video. Made me think about that old story: "Man goes to a doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.” Artists help people to go through hard times and bring much happiness to fans, but too often we forget they are humans too. We are selfish, we want more, more, more, we want them to release a record every year and be on tour every year and every day, and we get angry because they don't "come to our town" or the last record is not 100% like the idea we have about how "it should be"... We put too much pressure on creative people and we expect them to be always at our disposal.

[@thomasberg5717]

Kurt Cobain, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell. Three tragic examples that haunt me as a fan to this day. Artists need to be allowed to step back, and if they want to bust out a K-Pop side project to get their head straight, buy a t-shirt.

[@derowend7371]

⬆️ Exactly! Especially now I realise we sometimes take our musical heros to much for granted.

[@AlexSmith-px1di]

Well said my friend, well said!

[@raminbohlouli1969]

Well said man. Thanks

[@triv1]

Well said! That is why I always give praise to the artists I listen to (in my humble way), and never mention it if I am disappointed in any way. It's not their job to make ME happy. They should just do what they love, and we should reap the benefits.

[@DeniseHofs]

Opening up about this topic is probably the most important thing ever. Currently many people are in a darker space than usual because of multiple reasons, so thank you for uploading this.

[@horscategorie]

No one should feel 'alone' when facing their darkest hour. Friends and family, the world at large - We all know individuals close to us who suffer in silence out of shame - because society isn't quite there yet... Open up and talk openly so others won't need to feel alone. Great topic!! My social worker wife would approve!

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yes, Denise ☺️

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@user-HD4891 😪yes friend .

[@CarlosGrande06]

I hope Floor will never quit music neither nightwish 😢

[@joritdekker]

@@user-HD4891 let's look after each other more

[@shanethomas6230]

Music saves lives! 🤘

[@robmlisanti]

Indeed ...

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yes, you are so right

[@jo_g.germany]

Music is probably the only reason my daughter is still alive ....

[@nightwishfannl5762]

It sure does! It has saved me all these years.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@jo_g.germany wow, great comment .Music help me a little bit, one year, when my Mum slowly died.The last Song, i play for her ,was Strong from Floor ((After Forever)

[@paxvesania2008]

So freaking sad to hear the news about Marko. In my selfish desire, I don't want him to quit as I really hope to hear him sing Endlessness live in concert. But Marko did what he had to do. Stopping before it get worse and for that I respect it and hope he find what he's looking for in life.

[@Princedesglaces]

As a psychologist and a metal-head, I am so happy you're opening up about mental health. @Floor, I watched the documentary "Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices of Women in Metal" and I remember the wave of raw empathy I felt when you cried recalling the hard times you went through. Thank you for your bravery and your candor. Music plays a central role in my life and my well-being and has helped me many times finding a light in the darkness :) Take care, Love.

[@mannaelinor]

That sounds like a great documentary! Would you be able to tell me where I could find this one?

[@Princedesglaces]

@@mannaelinor If I am not mistaken, you can find it on youtube ! :)

[@esthersalari8080]

Searched and searched, but could not find it here

[@gaulitzan]

@@esthersalari8080 It has been taken down from youtube due to copyright issues. You can find it on amazon prime.

[@esthersalari8080]

@@gaulitzan Thanks, will look for it there

[@greenscarab2]

Chemical imbalance is a challenge, but the first thing is to accept it, take it one day at a time. 😖 I am so glad more people are talking about mental health. Music is as important as the medication !

[@waynebernitt2806]

Thank you for saying mental health is a disease. It IS a disease and should be treated as such. So glad you found a pathway out. Love and respect

[@TheZachh]

Floor, you should start a podcast - I enjoy these "fireside" chats about deeper topics. Can't wait for more!

[@ЕкатеринаВоробьева-и5т]

Absolutely agree!!

[@clauderoy7580]

Thanks Floor, I hope Marco gets to a better place soon. I still will miss when the two of you sing together.

[@skiesantifa8764]

to keep it short, music saved my life and is my only reason to keep going

[@saharraz5985]

That was a great timing,escpecially after Marco's news about his mental health, its great that you were so open about it and how hard it must be to face it and have a brave face most of the time,thank you for that Floor and Tom.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

I feel like with Tom's experience in both music and therapy, he would be ideally suited to help Marko and counsel him during his period of self-healing and recovery. I wish Marko all the best in the world, and thank you so much for all you do as well Floor.

[@neil17z]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing conversation with us and helping to raise more awareness 🙏🏻💚

[@anaabendroth3460]

What Tom is saying is so much like what Marko was expressing in his letter or resignation to Nightwish.

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

When I was a teen, one of my grandmothers told me, "Even when people let you down, you'll always have music and that one song that can lift you up."

[@dilekoncu4785]

I really liked this episode. The topic, the guest, black&white and the background were great. I enjoyed so much! Thanks Floor 🖤

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

Liked, 8 minutes after going live on a 16 minute video? ;) Thanks though!

[@DrMV1]

@@FloorJansenOfficial I also already liked it after 10 minutes 😜 curious to see if you ruin it towards the end 😉

[@dilekoncu4785]

@Floor Jansen I was watching the video while i was typing my comment. But i really liked it from the beginning. Please don't get me wrong Floor, i just felt so hyped and happy! 😅

[@cancelled_user]

@@FloorJansenOfficial Hello Floor! ❤️ Please, find Simone Simons! You two are my most favourite female singers of all time. I love both of you and your voices so much! 😊 I really need something uplifting in my life right now...

[@isaflechas]

@@FloorJansenOfficial we know even without seeing it that its going to be great! So why wait? 😂😘🤘

[@supersaabclaire]

Evergrey's lyrics are the only ones that really resonate with me ❤️

[@briskbrisk1]

I'm suffering from depression for a couple of years now. When ever I get to a "low point" (when everything feels so empty and hollow that suicidal thought arise), I lock myself in my room with my guitar and a laptop and try to "write the negativity out of me into a song". By trying to catch the feelings that bring me down and transform them into music, I am able to get like an excentric view on them. It is hard to explain. I can see them like a third person, not as the one attacked by them. And than I write a song. It's like taking that negativity out of me and transform it into art. Creating something with it instead of letting it tear me down. I can't do this until I am really down in the hole. But afterwards it always gets better.

[@rufuspanjaitan5759]

Evergrey is the king of melancholy, emotional, psychologically deep metal music. Now I know why.

[@yeotao]

Am a Everygrey fan as long as I have been Nightwish fan. This interview n guest is pure gold.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Thanks so much for this talk.., for everyone who fights against his dark Shadows..Thank you Floor Jansen and Tom..Marko, we will missed you.😪 my last song ,i played for my Mummy, when she died was Strong. Thank you for this Special Moment Floor

[@jamesanderson5268]

Nightwish music has gotten me through 2020 more than any other thing.

[@elizabethdykstra3846]

Thank you for this post. So much stigma associated with depression. Hearing artists open up about their personal experience is a great public service.

[@Zakkrifice]

What a nice video series! Thank you Floor! Having read the news about Marco yesterday, this topic seems to ring very true.....and it makes me sad

[@Marie-Therese1]

Such an important topic, thank you both for this ❤

[@Green-Lyon]

I have been so encouraged and blessed to share with so many fellow Nightwish fans about how the music has gotten us through dark times, including the late Ann Waychoff, beloved "Godmother" of the Nightwish KZbin family.

[@tjflash60]

Thank you both for the conversation. I enjoy the melancholy music. It helps me embrace and acknowledge rather than deny or suppress the emotions I may be experiencing. By facing the emotions, I can better deal with them and control them rather than let them control me. Thank you.

[@maxmattt]

I hope you're all doing well in light of recent news. We love you all, & we love Marco, respect his decision, and wish him nothing but the best. I hope some day the Nightwish family can be whole again.

[@nomansvan827]

Such a good conversation. Thank you

[@esthersalari2391]

Thank you so much both Floor and Tom. Music is medicine. I see it daily with my youngest daughter, only 14 years old, fighting depression and anxiety and how much she needs her music to cope with it all. I am so glad that more and more public people are daring to come out with it and opening up about it. There still is a long way to go before it will be fully accepted, but we we going in the right direction, small steps at a time. Thank for contributing to that. It makes that I understand Marko's choice so well, even if I am going to miss him incredibly much and the way your two voices colaborate so beautifully. Once again Thank you so much and much ❤ to both you Floor and Tom (can't wait for the new Evergrey😊)

[@TauriReacts]

Music is definitely my lifeline, it speaks so deeply to my soul and is such a love language for me.

[@124Spider5]

Since I've lost my wife (36 years old but the same year and month that you Floor) i've been saved by the music. By your voice and After Forever-Revamp-Nigthwish. So I can realy understand the meaning of that conversation. THANK YOU.

[@juggis]

Floor that is very important question. Music is big part of my mental health. Great support. When I was teenager, I found metal music and it gave me a safe way to release my frustration and stress, all the pressure. I came home from school and blasted Sepultura, Pantera, Kreator and all those great metal bands with full force and instantly felt better. This powerful music cleared my mind and relaxed me just like that. Often I just listened and grinned, it was so good! I was at the beginning of my musical journey and on path to greater self awareness. Twenty years have gone by and metal is embedded in my heart and soul. Music has led me to think much more and has given me perspective in my life. Yes, there are so many songs I can relate to. I feel music has greatly strengthened my mental stamina. I have seen metal music addressing all sorts of topics in life and I think that is so important and wonderful. Nowadays my musical taste has broadened and I am more interested in song meanings. Good songs make me think and set things into right perspective when everything seems dark. It is like therapy. Yeah, music is very important for my mental health. Without it I would certainly not be the person I am today and my mental health would be in ruins. Music is so incredibly powerful thing.

[@spy44yogi]

Music is an important thing in my whole life. I listen to different styles during each day. I listen to Opera, Classical, Classic Rock, Metal, alternative , Rap and Country Music. They all have affects from motivation and relaxation, to social gatherings and meditation. One reason Nightwish is extra important to me is I can get multiple genres and emotions in every song or album. Helps wash the pain and depression away as well as making me motivated and strong at the same time. Thank you for this series.

[@SebastianDBR]

Sometimes after bad days, I feel like lying down, turning to the wall and just staying alone with my inner demons. But after the music starts playing in the headphones, the darkness leaves and I can feel happier. Thanks for this interesting video and thanks for the light we find in your songs.

[@LetsWatchSweetydog]

Floor, your songs are perfect examples of dealing with profound mental problems and issues. Just to name a few: "Eccentric" (bullying), "Strong" (pain) and "Nothing" (burnout). As you and Tom said in the video, it's these topics they listeners identify with and that connect artist and the audience. Thank you for the video and your wonderful music throughout your career! Take care.

[@maxter156]

Music doesn’t judge you. No matter how bad or good of a day you’ve had music is always there

[@The_Fire_Wolf]

music is the best medecine for soul (and nightwish and you, floor, is the best music in the world)

[@erwinzyx]

My two favourite vocalists discussing a topic which affects many of us. Perhaps 2021 is going to be a good year. 🤔

[@simonking5863]

This was a super important interview with what the world is facing. Thank you Tom and Floor.

[@macropoulos]

A subject as timely and relevant as ever! Thanks Floor and Tom!

[@ilarious5729]

Very important topic, and fitting after yesterdays news. Thank you for this Floor.

[@georgestavrakas1876]

The lyric that stuck in my head while watching this GREAT video is " Smiling like a clown until the show has come to an end" from Song of Myself.... Not just in music, many of us are smiling to hide depression and bad feelings...Great Video Thank you Floor

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

Very important subject to takl about. A lot of people forget the human behind the scenperson you are. Stay safe and give Marko a big hug from me ❤️

[@linabasilisk1955]

Music plays an important role in my mental health. I have had a couple bouts of situational depression, currently deal with PTSD, chronic pain, and have to cope with being a paraplegic due to a freak accident. Before my accident I was very active. Some days are very hard. Music has always been a source of inspiration for me, but now I really don't know what I'd do without it. It helps me through the days when just giving up is tempting and reminds why I fought that fight for over a decade. I wish I could make music, but that isn't where my talent lies. I have great respect and appreciation for those that can and do make the music that is the soundtrack of life. Music inspires me when I write (personal hobby, not done for any reason other than to get the stories out of my head). It used to inspire me to greater effort during exercise, helped me get into a good headspace for work, helped me wind down when coming home from work, made housework more fun, and made waking up easier. Now, well, there are some days when I don't know how I'd deal with the pain without music. It helps keep me in the here and now and adjusts my mood. I don't know what I'd do without music and my cat.

[@MustaLaatta]

Marko showed the couragé and sisu to take sabbatical time out of pressures with his loved ones.. The oldest member (in age) of Nightwish has my respect for letting music indrusty rat race in time ontime and In my mind these "shocking" headlines are better than those Written in memory of Gary Moore, Paul Gray, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston etc.

[@lekalla]

Troy is oldest though.

[@The_Pony]

Mental health is so important. It's also important for people to be more understanding of people who suffer with more severe forms of mental health issues. What perfect timing for this to be released, after Marko's resignation letter... As always, thank you for being such a wonderful person.

[@kammurabi2313]

Important topic. Thanks Floor, thanks Tom. Indeed, music is a light in the darkness for many people Wishing the best for all who are struggling. That would include a few of my favorite humans. ❤🤘

[@marmndc]

I relate so much to the part about dark and melancholic music making me feel less alone when I'm depressed. I have been listening to the whole Wild Card album almost on repeat lately, and even though we were/are going through completely different things, the feelings and emotions are the same and it's honestly so comforting. Almost feels like the hug I really feel I need lately... Floor, you are beautiful and I will forever be grateful for your voice finding its way into my life. I love you a lot.

[@derowend7371]

Music is everything. I can't imagine life without. It grounds me or lifts me up, whatever is needed in a particulair moment. Thank you for this episode ❤️

[@damiien2684]

Floor this is a great video. Please tell Marko we love him most of all and understand his decision. If he ever desires to return to music the fans will welcome him with open arms! Mental health is more important than most anything! Love, All of Us!

[@ewynthai]

What a great time to engage with a person who have had experienced such a volatile condition before and now is a counsellor for people with such issues. Floor, IMO, just a layman opinion, you and Tom are the right people to stay in touch with Marko right now. Awareness of mental health issues is still very low in this modern world. I've had a colleague whom had joined our company as a fresh graduate, got married, gave birth to a child and leapt off a building. Only after the incident that we found out that she had been seeing a psychiatrist and were on anti-depressants for a number of years. We felt so angry with ourselves for not recognizing that and at the same time so helpless because she never spoke about it. There is also a friend who was a successful manager but is now behind bars because of the darkness he has inside. Kudos to you for speaking up about this condition. I would like to think that you're doing this in support for Marko. I also hope Tuomas and the rest of the band members are coping with the departure. I remember Tuomas saying that he won't be able to handle another vocalist change. This change is on another level altogether, given the long history Tuomas, Emppu & Marko have had all these years. I hope everything turns out well for everyone. Peace, lots of Love and stay safe. IGHTWISH Forever!!!

[@Mimis_version8]

I’m currently dealing with a lot and your music really gets me through. I listen to you whenever I need to cheer myself up. Thanks floor. I love you❤️

[@peterlorincz557]

Thank you for this mature conversation. I would be happy to see an hour long interview with Tom and you Floor.

[@gwaer123]

I cannot count now how many time music, melanconic ones on top, help me to overcome difficult time. I wanna cry, listen to music. I when i cry, i feel better; everything is clearer, it's like to put order in the mind, in the soul...

[@weareone2854]

Thank you Floor and Tom. Love you both.

[@Natxo09]

I can't imagine my youth years without the dark emotions of Tom and Floor. I definitively would have lost my sanity. Metal is for heroes, and is always refreshing human emotions, and that always keeps us healthy. 🤘

[@aliciajackson4956]

I love how Tom said that the thing we love the most hurts us the most. Music is what I loved the most, I got my degree from a music school to work in music management and two attempts to establish a career (years apart) failed and it absolutely broke me. It felt like a break up with music and for the last 5 years I lost my passion, it’s only just starting to come back. and I’m not just saying this because it’s your video Floor but truely watching live videos of you and your performance, passion and love is making me remember why I loved music so much and what inspired me. Great video thank you for doing this! ❤️

[@Zoey-K-1]

Being open about this topic and sharing stories like this is the best way to end the stigma that often prevents people from getting the help they need. Thank you for this!

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

Actually, music but especially YOU dear Floor are extremely crucial for my mental health... Thank you🌹❤

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

I'm late here, so nobody will read this. But i'll write something anyway. Very high quality conversation about mental issues concerning to the creating of music. I didn't know that you and me have the same connection with the melancholic (or let's say true and honest) music. We Finns are melancholic, and it's true and genuine. Of course we like happy songs (never so much as Swedes 😅) also, but our true nature is melancholic. In some strange ways the melancholic songs give us the strenght to cope with issues. Happy songs are only for superficial fun. But the most important thing comes now. As we all know you are the Valkyrie, so please use all of your powers to lure Marko back! (Of course this was a pathetic joke. Man's (and woman's) got to do what he/she got to do and it's mostly his/her business only. Best of wishes to you and the band and all the fellow fans out there. ⛄

[@susanandrews2294]

Please don't feel that nobody will read this post. I read it, and I feel for you, and am very glad that you wrote it. Take care Pekka.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

@@susanandrews2294 😔🙏

[@rolandlundqvist]

@@pekkakarppinen1608 Me Too...and I,m Swedish! Kitos Pekka :=)

[@splat68]

An absorbing conversation and some wonderful insight into the lives of two amazing musicians. Tom especially was very candid. I have had dark moments in my life, especially when I was the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of my ex-wife. Listening to darker, melancholic music helped me to move on from that period in my life. Thank you both for this and I hope it goes some way to help others who feel that they are in a dark place in their lives. Peace and love to you both.

[@Priest1908]

I think that every time we hear a new song from Evergrey, it's a declaration of Tom's soul. Such a great artist and modest person. Same thing goes for Floor of course.

[@triv1]

I also listen mostly to melancholic and dark music, as I'm sure many here do. And with my mental struggles, I feel that the music I listen helps me feel not alone, and that it is a conduit for many emotions I don't feel comfortable sharing or necessary am aware of... It's cathartic and sympathetic to a significant and unrivaled degree for me. Thank you so much, Floor and Tom, for your music, and for this important conversation! 🖤

[@bairnonessie]

I feel exactly the same. Dark brooding music takes me away to a place of serenity.

[@chrisyork3709]

What Floor said about melancholic music is precisely why Evergrey is one of my favorite bands.... Their music, while often dark or sad seeming... Finds a way to radiate hope (at least for me) and I connect with it much more deeply than music by other bands.

[@spyhunter66]

Music and Evergrey has helped me with my depression - has helped me process my feelings. I had the pleasure of meeting Tom a couple years ago when he came through L.A. on tour, what a genuinely nice and humble dude!

[@tabascodragon1957]

The old saying that "Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak" is so true, even today. Depending on one's mood there is a genre of music to complement it. For a person like myself that appreciates many different types of music (but likes metal more than the rest) this rings true. Sometimes I need music with dark lyrics and a deep, heavy beat to match my mood, and sometimes it's classical, or pop, or country. But the point is, that music keeps most of us sane. Thank you, Floor, for talking about this.

[@КириллЛинкер-о5ф]

To both of you: thank you for being authentic and open!

[@howaboutsomesoyfood]

I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and I've been living with it for years, but seeing it discussed is always good because it's not talked about enough. My father was neglectful and (emotionally) abusive and treated my mother terribly. She's with another man now who is much more of a father to me and she's so happy. I'm also a high-functioning autistic. I'm introverted. All key risk factors for having depression I guess. Floor, there's something about your presence that is just calming and uplifting and pleasant. Music (especially yours) has always brought me joy.

[@MrMariomx2099]

The timing for this episode couldn't be better. Thanks for sharing your views on such an important topic, especially now that we know Marko needs time to heal himself. I'm terribly sorry for his departure from the band, but nothing is more important than his well being. Music has a strong healing power. All the best! 🤗

[@Pelasgos14]

Sometimes you have to face the darkness in you to be able to embrace and appreciate the light .

[@Hexley_Vexley]

A lovely, informative chat about a (as it happens) very timely subject. Thanks to you Floor and Tom.👍🤟

[@rhinni]

Thank you Tom Englund for opening up. Great talk, and a very important topic. Keep up the Floor Finds!

[@kristinrock7202]

music can be cathartic ,so i can let go of difficult feelings...i cannot imagine a life without music! music is an essential part of my life...all emotions can be felt,released,triggered.

[@matthewallin2201]

Music has gotten me through some tough parts in my life. Particularly when a family member passes. When my grandma passed in 2015 I had took it very hard. Music reminded me that it's ok to hurt. And that hurt will never truly go away. You learn to deal with it.

[@skyewolf2528]

Listening to Music is my therapy literally. I am bipolar, with depression, notice immediately when started Listening to twenty one pilots he spoke to me, he openly suffers from mental health issues and his lyrics touch on this and make me feel less alone and ppl feel as I do. And with you, it's not just the lyrics of nightwish but you can tell you feel what you sing. I'm so glad you and other artists are more open about these issues. 🙂

[@WillemJan62]

Thanks

[@DJRaptorXS]

Wow! Thanks for opening up about your experience, Tom! I've been a huge fan for nearly 2 decades. Your lyrics always hit so close to home for me.

[@OneBadCitizen]

Floor is smart enough to ask questions and seek for knowledge. Admire that. Ad astra doesnt mean to the stars... it means much more and deeper.

[@tarbidule]

For a long time I've used melancholy, dark or sad music as therapy when I'm feeling down,. During those times, happy songs don't work. To me, many times the artist, band and singer can put into music how I'm feeling. It's like they understand and they are there with you in your dark times. It's very comforting and uplifting. Thank you for posting this and thank you for your music.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

I have been teaching myself to play guitar this last year. Very therapeutic and I am making steady progress. It makes me smile. No frustration as I have no expectations other than to keep doing it. I saw someone had said "I play guitar for myself...not for others." And I agree with this.

[@JordanExplores97]

As someone who’s used music to carry them through life for about the past decade, I learned that music for me is ultimately inspiring. It inspired me to live my life in a new and more positive way. Nightwish’s music coming into my life was particularly, the band was my first concert after my father and grandmother passed on the same day just hours apart. It was the most alive I had felt in months. This was almost 3 years ago and I recently decided to go and study psychology and pursue a career in clinical psychiatry. Coming from a really bad place, it takes time to work in yourself and ultimately change your mindset in life to come into this more positive way of living, and learning about how important mental health is and caring for it was life changing. Always strive to be better than you were yesterday. Life is truly something that can be enjoyed and if you’re suffering, you don’t have to suffer forever, please reach out. Thank you so much for this episode, Floor and Tom ❤️

[@MegaEaglelover]

Ssssssssoooooooooo NEEDED THIS RIGHT NOW

[@olsondc666]

I love the fact that Tom recognized that he had a problem and sought out a path to understand and develop a support system for himself. Kudos. We all look at performers as "entertainment gods" and don't realize that they might be coping with the same issues as most other humans. I hope you might someday write a book that shares ways you coped with issues as in might be highly relevant during this "groundhog day like year". Keep the faith and thanks for sharing.

[@sergio_rosales24]

I just say ..... thanks!

[@isaflechas]

Thanks Floor!!! This is so important right now. Considering that I’m going through a major depression it’s a validation that we are not alone. This year has been hard for artists and listeners alike. Funny enough, I decided to quit my job to take care of me for a while and renew myself in order to move forward in a better more fulfilling way, which I know its a luxury not many have. The same day I saw Marko did it too. Music, and particularly your music has been therapeutic for me because it helps to focus on other things. So it’s vital to talk about this and acknowledge it. 🖤🤘

[@Anony--Mous]

Thank you for this Floor, very apt timing and very moving too.

[@Donna-C]

Thank you.

[@jessicakoster2543]

For me listening to dark music when I'm feeling down, makes me feel like I'm not alone in this. There are others who experience the same things I do. Sometimes, when the music is darker than I'm feeling it can even work uplifting, "see, it's not so bad, there are people having it much worse".

[@Marie-Therese1]

I'm currently out for a walk and listening to music as it always helps clear my head and the notification for this video popped up on my phone. After listening to this I just want to say thank you both for this and for what you do. You may never know how much your music helps others throughout the world but on behalf of so many of us and from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! ❤

[@Foortz]

🙏🍀🙏

[@galehund9]

So true... thx Marie

[@cricrituttie9203]

Yes. We do have to talk about and lyrics has the same technique. And the 'importance of knowing who you are at, the source of the feeling, if it's anger, shame, blame, identify the problem'. A good therapist is always good for the guideline.

[@cristiaolson7327]

When I was in my teens, I wrote gobs and gobs of music as a way of getting my emotions out. I went through a really rough time between the ages of 17 and 19, and it really did force me to reckon with a lot of darkness and pain that had been buried to fester. By putting it on paper, and then recording it on my little laptop, I both acknowledged it as real and allowed it to have validation, even if it was just for myself. That let me also separate it from myself so I could process the feelings in a healthier way, instead of letting those feelings drag me down into my own head. Music let me start a healing process that I desperately needed.

[@Kitmaul]

Yes, thanks so much for this talk and this great video, for everyone who fights against there "demons"..Thank you Floor Jansen, Tom Englund, and Marco, yeah i will missed you too for sure! For me music(which i at least listen to daily) in general plays a somewhat great role for at least my mental health and in my life, especially rock/metal/punk/hardcore music so much as it almost like therapy or yes therapeutic and it goes back about 21-24 years ago i think when a school mate of mine first introduce me to great bands like Nightwish, Kamelot and Blind Guardian(all of which i listen to day this day and seen live(at least two of them), and now when i am 36 i have discovered and listen too so many more great band/artists, and been to in my opinion at least quite a lot live concerts and some music festivals(which i too miss so by the way, but hopefully more to come in the future) in my "young live", so i am so grateful for that!! Knock/pound on my metal heart(s) and ROCK ON!!

[@jackyberg]

For lots of us, life is not always easy. We need music to heal. Music is a healer. So when you feel like shit, dó write about it. So we all can hang on and relate. I’ve been ill lots of times in the past 20 years. With no medicine, I had to wait till it was over. Music is my medicine. It keeps my mind occupied. And lyrics are very important. Thanks for bringing this subject up. It is important for everybody suffering from whatever illness.

[@puck_3014]

This excellent conversation about an important theme and all these comments reminded me of a quotation, I ran into some time ago. You can replace "reading" with "listening to music" ... "The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - which you had thought special and particular to you. Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met [...]. And it is as if a hand has come out and taken yours." (Alan Bennett) That's what music means to me. Take care everyone ❤

[@brettpadgett9930]

This is the best one of these you have ever done...Me personally I have struggled during the COVID pandemic. I had Shoulder Surgery last November and due to the Timing of it all with the Pandemic have worked from home since then. So, for 14 months I have been home with very little outside interaction except for my 10 year old daughter. Its been hard and thankfully I discovered Nightwish about 6 months ago and all music has been instrumental in keeping me grounded and moving forward.